UK Partnership to Boost Climate Smart Agriculture in Africa

The future of smallholder farming: How technology and finance can unlock Africa’s agricultural potential - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

Across Africa, smallholder farmers sit at the heart of the continent’s food systems, yet many remain trapped in cycles of low productivity, limited access to markets, and financial exclusion. At Solidaridad Southern Africa, we’ve seen firsthand how digital innovation and inclusive financing are changing that narrative – not just in theory, but on the ground. Humphrey Nxumalo, Head of Programmes, Solidaridad Southern Africa Take, for instance, i…

UK Partnership to Boost Climate Smart Agriculture in Africa

Rothamsted is collaborating with the UK-CGIAR Centre and other partners on a new project focused on enhancing the climate adaptation readiness of agricultural systems in sub-Saharan Africa’s savannah regions. The initiative, A Climate-Smart Agronomy Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (AgVACS), unites international expertise from CGIAR, the UK, Ghana, and Nigeria to tackle farming challenges in one of the areas most vulnerable to climate change, …

$500 Million Invested in Smallholder Agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa

Opportunity International, a global leader dedicated to mobilizing capital for those living in extreme poverty and advancing economic and community development, has achieved a significant milestone: $500 million invested in smallholder farming solutions through its Agriculture Finance program. Supporting over one million smallholder farming households throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, Opportunity International collaborates with 26 financial service…